A Flood of Stories Exhibit

The Abbotsford Library has a new exhibit, A Flood of Stories. Led by Dr. Michelle Superle and Sydney Marchand, A Flood of Stories began as the Flood Stories Project which engaged farm families in the Fraser Valley who were affected by the November 2021 extreme flooding events on the Sumas Prairie. Utilizing expressive arts therapy, including “Writing as a Way of Healing” workshops, farmers and their families were invited to share their experiences in various art forms.

A contest was held, and children/youth in Abbotsford and Chilliwack and members of the UFV community were invited to use expressive arts to communicate their flood experiences. These creative projects were made public in the Flood Stories Project exhibition at The Reach Gallery Museum in early 2023, and the UFV Library is pleased to be able to display some of the works again.

A Flood of Stories now extends beyond the 2021 extreme flooding events on the Sumas Prairie, and the project is now inviting everyone who wants to share a story about climate disaster, sustainability, and/or food security to do so. Storytellers who wish to share their stories publicly will have the opportunity to do so through Dr. Michelle Superle's 20 Harvest Challenge and/or the Climate Disaster Project. 

Please stop by and view the exhibit. Be sure to enjoy both the children’s artwork (in the hallway of G Building) and the rest of the exhibit (just inside the Library).

There is also a collection of books available for check out that relate to expressive and creative arts therapy.

A Flood of Stories will be on display until at least January 30^th.

Posted by Brenda

 

Chilliwack Library's Science Cafe, Oct 11

Running Dry: Fraser Valley Drought: We're supposed to be living in a rain forest, but lately it feels more like a semi-arid desert. Where's all the water? 

UFV Library's second Science Cafe will feature speakers who will talk about BC's drought situation, the Chilliwack aquifer, and the environmental consequences of our changing climate.

Join us on October 11, 10am-11:30am in the Chilliwack Library, as our speakers address this topic through the lens of their own research, experiences and backgrounds. This event is open to UFV’s faculty, staff, students, alumni and the general public.

Science cafés are open to all and are an opportunity for community discussion about scientific topics, based on an award-winning program pioneered by Oklahoma State University. Speakers talk for 10-15 minutes and then answer questions at the end of everyone’s speaking time. 

Our Speakers:

Dr. Scott Shupe, UFV Geoscience Faculty

Scott Shupe has degrees in Renewable Natural Resource Studies, Engineering, and Geology. His recent research focusses on watershed water quality, land cover mapping, and 3D landscape modelling & geologic features, both in the arid southwest and BC's Lower Mainland.

 Chilliwack will require increasing amounts of water to sustain a fast-growing population, yet the impact of extended droughts on its water source is of great concern. This talk will discuss current and future impacts on its aquifers and what can be done to product these vital sources of water.

  

 Dr. Eric Gerbrandt, UFV's 2023 Distinguished Alumni

Eric Gerbrandt’s background earned his Ph.D. in Plant Sciences from the University of Saskatchewan. His research focuses on variety evaluations and development of advanced horticultural management practices for berry crops. 

From a “heat dome” in 2021, to a three-month dry spell in 2022, to a spike in temperature during the 2023 bloom period, weather conditions have had a significant negative impact on berry production in the Fraser Valley. This talk will discuss several promising avenues of research that may improve the sector’s resilience in the future.

  

Watch for details of our November Science Cafe posted here soon. 

 Posted by UFV Library Marketing

Therapy Dogs Coming Fall 2023!

🐾Woof woof 🐾 

The St. John Ambulance Therapy Dogs are coming to the UFV Library in Abbotsford every week for the Fall 2023 semester!

Stop by the library on alternating Mondays and Tuesdays from 11:30am - 12:30pm to visit with our four-legged friends! 🐕

September Dates

• Tuesday, September 12
• Monday, September 18
• Tuesday, September 26

October Dates

• Tuesday, October 3
• Tuesday, October 10
• Monday, October 16
• Tuesday, October 24
• Monday, October 30

November Dates

• Tuesday, November 7
• Tuesday, November 14
• Monday, November 20
• Tuesday, November 28

December Dates

• Tuesday, December 5
• Monday, December 11

The Library and the dogs hope to see you this semester! 

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Intersession and Shift to Summer Hours

Between Winter and Summer semesters, the libraries are open 8:30am - 4:30pm Monday through Friday (with the exception of being closed on May 1 and 2 for staff professional development) and closed both Saturday and Sunday.

Starting on May 8th, the Chilliwack and Abbotsford Libraries will shift into summer hours. We will be closed all statutory holidays. Please see below for the schedule for non-stat days:

Click here to see full hours. 

Posted by Brenda

May 1st and 2nd Library Closures

Please note that both the Chilliwack and Abbotsford libraries will be closed on Monday and Tuesday May 1st and 2nd for staff professional development.

For complete library hours click here.

Posted by Brenda